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I have both a Quest 2 and a CV1, the latter, I haven't used for over a year, until tonight. The biggest issue with the CV1 is the screen door effect, that said, I was amazed how quickly I forgot about it while playing Dirt Rally 2. In terms of comfort the CV1 is light years ahead of the Quest (even with a better headstrap), and the headphones are fantastic. Another bonus was how smooth Dirt Rally played and I could max out the settings without any impact on performance, no fiddling around to get optimise the experience as with the Quest 2. My CV1 is a battered and well loved thing, bought on release. I'm going to show it some love, clean it up and get a new face plate. It might even make ACC playable and then there are all the cross buy/play games out there so I can play VR multiplayer games with my son. If you find one of these cheap I highly recommend it particularly if you don't have the most up to date PC. My old GTX 970 was able to run AC in VR on my CV1. The screen door effect isn't as big a draw back as you might think and the CV1's strenghts more than make up for it.
i have been simracing since 2014 and believe it or not, never tried vr. i guess the cv1 could be the right choice for someone who doesn't know if he's gonna like vr, surely better than spending 600+ euro from the start.
Thanks in part to your advice, I put an offer on a used CV1 and hooked it up tonight to my laptop. Runs really well compared to my sons Quest2 so I’m happy.
My Quest2 is being fixed. I exercise everyday with the quest, and I can't take two weeks off. So, I saw a CV1 locally for a $100. I picked it up to get through while my quest is being repaired or replaced. I am impressed. Beat Saber looks great! It is lighter, and the headphones are great too. But The controllers are different and I often hit buttons by accident. This will make a great spare. Also I can play with a friend.
The CV1 has held up for sim racing purposes, it's miles better than a computer monitor, you don't need to see that far ahead or see any details in the distance so it's still perfect. In other applications however, like FPS games and especially flight sims the resolution is too low. I've shot down enough friendly fighter planes to know that by now.
I literally just picked up a used CV1 set with two sensors and controllers for £120. I got it on a whim from the pawnbrokers across the road from where I live. I'm running a 5800X, RTX 370 and 32gb ram so my system can easily handle it.
Sim racing usually takes up a lot of GPU I believe, but in Population ONE and other lighter games, i supersample in the debug tool to 1.7 and looks a little bit better than the Q2 with link at max res IMO.
When I had a WMR headset, that only featured software IPD settings. I was never sure if they actually did anything, it looked the same to me whatever I set it at. With the manual adjustment, it's very obvious when it's not aligned.
if only someone kept making that god damned cable, the cv1 its perfect for an entry level pcvr, no extra latency as the quest, great dark colors thanks to the amoled screen, reasonable resolution and ok fov and ok refreshrate, the best tracking with the sensors towers
Good video. For me, I have been using my CV-1 regurlary for the past 5 years. I have never had any real issue with it, I got used to the screendoor effect and it was just a solid peice of hardware for me used mainly in AC, DR, DR2. That said I very recently bought a reverb G2 and although it looks much better it has been much buggier with speakers dropping out, losing mouse support while wearing the headset, headset not waking up.... IMO there are many better visual headsets on the market but this is still a good option for some. That said does anyone want mine?
Hey man, I've been looking to get into vr for the last 6 months just wondering if my ryzen 5 2600x and a 1070ti would handle it. I will only use for sim racing and I play single player mostly too. And if it's available I would love to get that cv1
@@juampiconejera4373 Yes, you can play all of them with the hand controllers. the only difference is the resolution is lower than the newer ones but all are compatible as far as i know.
Ive been running a CV1 for years now, its held together with tape and the headphones dont work but use own headphones. Today i got a Reverb G2 V2 for £150 because it has an overheating issue, plan was to cut holes in the case and fit a fan and enjoy the cheap upgrade, Windows Mixed Reality had different plans for me though on windows 11, constant driver issues and USB issues, i've just given up and decided i might just buy another cv1 that is in better condition than mine plus an extra sensor and maybe get some controllers as never had any! Anyone want a Reverb g2 v2 with over heating issues???
You may find this video useful. It is review for the RTX 3090 for VR sim racing, but there's lots of depth on how specific VR racing titles perform. ruclips.net/video/5Gv1A6X3RJM/видео.html
Is there a headset that is on par or above the valve index resolution but with oled panels and 90hz and above? I like night races but the LCD panels are terrible in my index for that
I didn't have the Xbox gamepad with mine. You can run an Xbox gamepad over a USB cable to your PC. For wireless, the Xbox gamepad supports Bluetooth, as far as I know.
The Oculus desktop software does display a message about connecting your controller, but you simply ignore that, launch the VR driving game (Steam). At no point did I need to map a boundary. Just sat in front of the tracker sensor, and that's it's.
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why GP rechargeable batteries doesnt work on controllers?
I have both a Quest 2 and a CV1, the latter, I haven't used for over a year, until tonight. The biggest issue with the CV1 is the screen door effect, that said, I was amazed how quickly I forgot about it while playing Dirt Rally 2. In terms of comfort the CV1 is light years ahead of the Quest (even with a better headstrap), and the headphones are fantastic. Another bonus was how smooth Dirt Rally played and I could max out the settings without any impact on performance, no fiddling around to get optimise the experience as with the Quest 2. My CV1 is a battered and well loved thing, bought on release. I'm going to show it some love, clean it up and get a new face plate. It might even make ACC playable and then there are all the cross buy/play games out there so I can play VR multiplayer games with my son. If you find one of these cheap I highly recommend it particularly if you don't have the most up to date PC. My old GTX 970 was able to run AC in VR on my CV1. The screen door effect isn't as big a draw back as you might think and the CV1's strenghts more than make up for it.
Can I play other games with the Oculus Rift CV1? Like for example Beat Saber or Job Simulator
@@juampiconejera4373 Last time I used it all my games worked on the CV1.
i have been simracing since 2014 and believe it or not, never tried vr. i guess the cv1 could be the right choice for someone who doesn't know if he's gonna like vr, surely better than spending 600+ euro from the start.
Definitely, it's sometimes forgotten that older tech is still viable and dirt cheap.
2:45 OMG! That looks so good.
Thanks in part to your advice, I put an offer on a used CV1 and hooked it up tonight to my laptop. Runs really well compared to my sons Quest2 so I’m happy.
My Quest2 is being fixed. I exercise everyday with the quest, and I can't take two weeks off. So, I saw a CV1 locally for a $100. I picked it up to get through while my quest is being repaired or replaced.
I am impressed. Beat Saber looks great! It is lighter, and the headphones are great too. But The controllers are different and I often hit buttons by accident.
This will make a great spare. Also I can play with a friend.
Still holds up in 2024
The CV1 has held up for sim racing purposes, it's miles better than a computer monitor, you don't need to see that far ahead or see any details in the distance so it's still perfect. In other applications however, like FPS games and especially flight sims the resolution is too low. I've shot down enough friendly fighter planes to know that by now.
I literally just picked up a used CV1 set with two sensors and controllers for £120. I got it on a whim from the pawnbrokers across the road from where I live. I'm running a 5800X, RTX 370 and 32gb ram so my system can easily handle it.
Sim racing usually takes up a lot of GPU I believe, but in Population ONE and other lighter games, i supersample in the debug tool to 1.7 and looks a little bit better than the Q2 with link at max res IMO.
Solid video. I have one of those lying around, maybe I should dust it off and reinstall it😉
I have the Rift S and it's a shame they've removed the manual IPD lens adjuster.
When I had a WMR headset, that only featured software IPD settings. I was never sure if they actually did anything, it looked the same to me whatever I set it at. With the manual adjustment, it's very obvious when it's not aligned.
if only someone kept making that god damned cable, the cv1 its perfect for an entry level pcvr, no extra latency as the quest, great dark colors thanks to the amoled screen, reasonable resolution and ok fov and ok refreshrate, the best tracking with the sensors towers
i bought the same model about 6 mths ago🤘🏻🏁
Very helpful thanks 👍
Good video. For me, I have been using my CV-1 regurlary for the past 5 years. I have never had any real issue with it, I got used to the screendoor effect and it was just a solid peice of hardware for me used mainly in AC, DR, DR2. That said I very recently bought a reverb G2 and although it looks much better it has been much buggier with speakers dropping out, losing mouse support while wearing the headset, headset not waking up.... IMO there are many better visual headsets on the market but this is still a good option for some. That said does anyone want mine?
Hey man, I've been looking to get into vr for the last 6 months just wondering if my ryzen 5 2600x and a 1070ti would handle it. I will only use for sim racing and I play single player mostly too. And if it's available I would love to get that cv1
Can I play other games with the Oculus Rift CV1? Like for example Beat Saber or Job Simulator
@@juampiconejera4373 Yes, you can play all of them with the hand controllers. the only difference is the resolution is lower than the newer ones but all are compatible as far as i know.
Ive been running a CV1 for years now, its held together with tape and the headphones dont work but use own headphones. Today i got a Reverb G2 V2 for £150 because it has an overheating issue, plan was to cut holes in the case and fit a fan and enjoy the cheap upgrade, Windows Mixed Reality had different plans for me though on windows 11, constant driver issues and USB issues, i've just given up and decided i might just buy another cv1 that is in better condition than mine plus an extra sensor and maybe get some controllers as never had any! Anyone want a Reverb g2 v2 with over heating issues???
With that package with only one proximity sensor do I have enough for PC racing simulation? Thanks buddy
Yes. Absolutely, that's fine for sim racing. You don't anything more.
Thanks, interesting vid. The ending begs the question, which titles would you avoid for vr?
You may find this video useful. It is review for the RTX 3090 for VR sim racing, but there's lots of depth on how specific VR racing titles perform. ruclips.net/video/5Gv1A6X3RJM/видео.html
@@SimRacingCorner cool, thanks 👍
Is there a headset that is on par or above the valve index resolution but with oled panels and 90hz and above? I like night races but the LCD panels are terrible in my index for that
The Samsung HMD Odyssey+ comes to mind. Though it's no longer being produced, and lower FOV than the Index.
HTV Vive pro 2
Do I need the xbox wireless dongle for this please? Just got a cv1 headset and 1 sensor but now hearing i need a dongle for the remote?
I didn't have the Xbox gamepad with mine. You can run an Xbox gamepad over a USB cable to your PC. For wireless, the Xbox gamepad supports Bluetooth, as far as I know.
@@SimRacingCorner brilliant thanks buddy for replying so fast I won't waste my money on the dongle cheers again for the awesome content ole chum 👍
just got a cv1 for £73 on ebay cant wait to get it & find out my GTX980 i5 8500 won't run it pmsl
Did it run?
What was the fps and on which settings?
@kamilalexander8874 ruclips.net/video/5PPAz04N4wc/видео.htmlsi=oyPkKIhYVR0aKTUD
Yes it ran quite smoothly as well .
Oh Boy, I can smell a quest 2 video around the corner.
😮Have you bugged my house???
@@SimRacingCorner Not all of it 😁
@@hudisonsouza7454 😱
Will quest games run on this-ty
No that's not possible.
Would you still use it in 2024?
I would suggest a Rift S, they are very cheap to find on eBay. I picked one up recently.
But without the tracking controller.. how do you setup oculus? As it asks you to map the guardian (just asking)
The Oculus desktop software does display a message about connecting your controller, but you simply ignore that, launch the VR driving game (Steam). At no point did I need to map a boundary. Just sat in front of the tracker sensor, and that's it's.
Hungaro ring pog
Just buy one for 100 $ canadien :)
i really wouldn’t recommend this for people on a budget
Why not?